Multifunctional Attachment Assembly

Abstract

Embodiments of the present disclosure may include a attachment assembly for attachment to an agricultural vehicle, such as a tractor, to transport agricultural implements, tools and at least one person, the attachment assembly including a frame including plurality of panels cooperating to define an open space having side walls, and a back. Embodiments may also include a base having a front bumper with a hitch that detachably couples the frame to the agricultural vehicle. In some embodiments, the base may be attached to the frame and defines a floor of the attachment assembly. Embodiments may also include a safety rail assembly detachably attached to a front end of the frame. Embodiments may also include a leveling drag mounted on a bottom side of the base.

1 . A multifunctional attachment assembly for attachment to a vehicle, to transport equipment, tools and/or people, the attachment assembly comprising:
 a frame comprising a plurality of panels cooperating to define an open space having side walls, and a back wall;   a base having a front bumper with a hitch that couples the frame to the agricultural vehicle, wherein the base is attached to the frame and defines a floor of the attachment assembly;   a safety rail assembly detachably attached to the frame; and   a leveling drag mounted on a bottom side of the base.   
     
     
         2 . The attachment assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the attachment assembly further comprises a removable tool box attached to the back wall of the frame. 
     
     
         3 . The attachment assembly of  claim 2 , wherein the tool box includes a chainsaw scabbard that is configured to receive a chainsaw. 
     
     
         4 . The attachment assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the frame further includes a plurality of handles integrated into a top end of the frame. 
     
     
         5 . The attachment assembly of  claim 1 , having a tool rack mounted to the front of the frame between the side walls. 
     
     
         6 . The attachment assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the attachment assembly further includes a plurality of elongated tool tubes mounted to the frame. 
     
     
         7 . The attachment assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the base further includes a plurality of wheels detachably attached to the base though at least one wheel tube. 
     
     
         8 . The attachment assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the base supports the transport of the equipment, tools, and at least one person. 
     
     
         9 . The attachment assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the safety rail assembly includes a safety railing door latched to the frame and configured to open to about 180 degrees. 
     
     
         10 . The attachment assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the attachment assembly further comprises a safety harness that is configured to secure the equipment, the tools, and
 the at least one person to the within the attachment assembly.   
     
     
         11 . The attachment assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the leveling drag is a diamond shaped landscaping drag. 
     
     
         12 . The attachment assembly of  claim 11 , wherein the leveling drag includes at least one side panel to prevent dirt or gravel from exiting from the drag. 
     
     
         13 . The attachment assembly of  claim 1 , the attachment assembly further comprises a lift assembly having a plurality of brackets mounted to the frame. 
     
     
         14 . The attachment assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the hitch is an integrated 3-way universal hitch. 
     
     
         15 . An attachment assembly for attachment to a vehicle to transport agricultural equipment, tools and at least one person, the attachment assembly comprising:
 a frame comprising plurality of panels cooperating to define an open space having side walls, and a back;   a base having a front bumper with a hitch that detachably couples the frame to the agricultural vehicle, wherein the base is attached to the frame and defines a floor of the attachment assembly;   a safety rail assembly detachably attached to a front end of the frame;   a leveling drag mounted on a bottom side of the base;   a toolbox mounted to the back of the frame and having a plurality of side walls that define an opening for housing agricultural equipment; and   a lift assembly attached to the frame and configured to attach to the agricultural vehicle and allow the attachment assembly to be lifted in the air.   
     
     
         16 . The attachment assembly of  claim 15 , wherein the frame further includes a plurality of handles integrated into a top end of the frame. 
     
     
         17 . The attachment assembly of  claim 15 , wherein the base further includes a plurality of wheels detachably attached to the base though at least one wheel tube. 
     
     
         18 . The attachment assembly of  claim 17 , wherein the base supports the agricultural implements, tools, and at least one person. 
     
     
         19 . The attachment assembly of  claim 15 , wherein the leveling drag is a diamond shaped landscaping blade. 
     
     
         20 . A method of transporting agricultural implements using a attachment assembly, the method comprising the steps:
 providing a attachment assembly comprising
 a frame comprising plurality of panels cooperating to define an open space having side walls, and a back, wherein the frame includes a tool rack 
 a base having a front bumper with a hitch that detachably couples the frame to the agricultural vehicle, wherein the base is attached to the frame and defines a floor of the attachment assembly, and 
 a safety rail assembly detachably attached to a front end of the frame, 
   attaching the hitch of the attachment assembly to an agricultural vehicle;   placing agricultural equipment on the base of the attachment assembly;   securing the agricultural equipment to the frame of the attachment assembly; and   transporting the agricultural equipment from one location to another.